5 cars under ₹12 lakh I would buy for ventilated seats to survive Indian summers

The Volkswagen Taigun brings a sporty driving experience alongside a premium cabin that comes with ventilated front seats and a single-pane sunroof to make daily commutes more enjoyable. Further features include a 10-inch infotainment with wireless connectivity, digital cluster, cruise control, wireless charging, and a cooled glovebox.

• Powertrain under ₹12 lakh: 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (114 bhp) | 6MT

The Kia Seltos is a well-rounded offering in the compact SUV space, bringing a wide powertrain lineup alongside a premium, tech-rich cabin that comes with ventilated seats in the front row to make hot summer drives more pleasant. Amenities also include a 10-way adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone AC, wireless charging pads, and a dual-pane sunroof. The dashboard houses the new Trinity Panoramic Display for the infotainment, digital cluster, and an HVAC panel.

• Powertrain under ₹12 lakh: 1.5-litre NA petrol (113 bhp) | 6MT

Buyers seeking an SUV with a smaller footprint can opt for the equally premium Kia Sonet, offering more engine options under the ₹12 lakh mark alongside a modern cabin that elevates the driving experience with amenities like a sunroof, front ventilated seats with an electrically adjustable driver’s seat. Further features include a 10.25-inch infotainment and digital cluster, ambient lighting, air purifier, and a 360-degree camera.

• Powertrain under ₹12 lakh: 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (118 bhp), 1.2-litre NA petrol (82 bhp), 1.5-litre diesel (114 bhp) | 6MT, 6iVT, 6TC, 7DCT

The Skoda Kylaq is the Czech carmaker’s sub-4m offering designed for India, bringing refined performance with a sophisticated design and comfy interiors that offer front ventilated seats to help deal with the brunt of Indian summers. In terms of creature comforts, it offers a wireless charger, auto climate control, built-in air purifier, a cooled glovebox, and rear AC vents, among others. The dashboard is fitted with a 10-inch infotainment with wireless connectivity, while the driver gets a digital cluster.

• Powertrain under ₹12 lakh: 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (114 bhp) | 6MT / 6TC

The Renault Duster brings rugged overalls, strong engine options, and modern interiors with a feature-rich cabin featuring 6-way powered front seats with a ventilation function. The SUV puts on amenities such as a massive panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, dual-zone climate control, and wireless charging. Up front, the dashboard houses a dualscreen setup with a 10.1-inch infotainment and a 10.25-inch digital cluster.

• Powertrain under ₹12 lakh: 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (99 bhp) | 6MT